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How can the cardiovascular risk be reduced?
How will I be monitored?
A small cut will be made at the front of your neck. The affected half of the thyroid gland will be removed and the cut will be closed.
You may be asked to return to the unit for review by a doctor.
You will be given a procedure report. A copy of the report will also be sent to your GP.
Minoxidil foam should be applied once a day. If this treatment is effective, it can be continued on a regular daily basis.
If necessary, assays can be arranged for Saturday mornings and most Bank Holidays, but must be received by the Microbiology Department at GRH by 10.00
You will be completely asleep for the procedure and will be admitted to the main hospital.
You can then be reassured that there is nothing seriously wrong. Other treatments or investigations can then be considered.
A drip (thin tube) will be inserted in to a vein in your hand to allow fluids to be given.
You will be taken to the procedure room and will be asked to lie on a trolley.
In this case another attempt can be made or you can be rebooked for another day.
This would be done before each treatment. Local anaesthetic drops will be used before the lens is inserted.
The patch tests will be removed from your back. We will look carefully at your skin and a first reading will be made.
How will I be assessed?
Will I also be seen by a dermatologist?
This would ensure that highly specialist care would be provided to more patients, waiting times would be lower, patient experience would be improved and
There will be some exceptions to this for patients with conditions where it may not be appropriate for them to be discharged from the hospital.
In some situations, it may be necessary for you to be examined and/or have specialist tests carried out.
can continue to be provided safely.
